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8am. The Durant Days and Boat Parade weekend kicks off.  This is a weekend of activities celebrating William West Durant, the inventor of the Great Camps Style Architecture.  Take a boat tour of Raquette Lake aboard the WW Durant, tour Great Camps, Vespers service at St. Huberts.

 

August 1, 2025  

FRIDAY DURANT DAYS
Historic Long Point Visit  
8:30-1:45 time  (Boat access only)
Board the WW Durant for a water taxi ride to St. Williams.  Captain will give you South Bay, Pine Knot, Echo Camp and St. Williams portions of the commentary before docking at St. Williams.  It’s an exciting historical journey at prominent historic locations call 315-354-5532 for reservations.

 

August 2nd, 2025

SATURDAY DURANT DAYS

Durant Days – Tour Great Camp Sagamore

10am or 130pm. ½ price tickets for a guided tour of Great Camp Sagamore, the Alfred Vanderbilt wilderness estate for over 50 years.  Reservations not required.

https://www.sagamore.org/tours to buy discounted tickets on line.

 

2pm. Raquette Lake School. Wide Variety performs their own unique brand of acapella songs delivering over a quarter century of harmony, fun, and friendship. Courtesy of St. Williams on Long Point and the Central Adirondacks Association.

August 2nd, 2025

SATURDAY DURANT DAYS

Boat Parade & Fireworks in Raquette Lake

6pm. The Boat Parade in Raquette Lake begins at 6pm. Registration forms available at Burke’s or Birds Marina. Anything goes!  We are looking for Party Barges, Runabouts, No-Octane.. if it floats and it’s a boat, decorate it.  Get out on the water and show the classic spirit and tradition of Raquette Lake living.  Cash Prizes.

August 3rd, 2025

SUNDAY DURANT DAYS

Durant Days and Boat Parade Weekend in Raquette Lake 

10am or 130pm. ½ price tickets for a guided tour of Great Camp Sagamore, the Alfred Vanderbilt wilderness estate for over 50 years.  Reservations not required.

Lunch in the historic dining hall at Great Camp Sagamore for $24.95 per person.

Book a ticket for tour and lunch on line here  https://www.sagamore.org/tours .  Reservations must be made by 11 AM on Sunday Aug 3.

3pm. Vespers Service with The Reverend Nancy Rosenblum.  Service will be followed by complimentary refreshments.  Free transport from Village Dock at 2:00 p.m.  Transportation provided by Burke’s Marina.  An offering will be collected for building repairs.  Musicians interested in playing for the service please contact at st.hubertsisle@gmail.com www.sthubertsisle.com – 315-354-4267

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